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DY08 UPZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,912 mi
Last recorded146,912 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 140,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 128,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 120,013 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 107,373 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 107,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight rear inner tyre wear

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,883 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 76,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,508 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,187 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,885 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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DY08 UPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY08 UPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY08 UPZ registered?

DY08 UPZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 UPZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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